Last night, a terrible dream through my mind passed
as I dreamed I was going to Sunday Mass.

Like many other Sundays, a little different though,
the Hymn they sang, I did not know.
The Hymn they were singing was #357:
“Locked & Loaded and Ready for Heaven.”
God, Grits and Guns was their theme
Is this for real or just a crazy dream?

Grandma was packing heat under her shawl;
Grandpa was too, along with his bottle of Geritol.

Suddenly, I felt very safe and secure
as the grocery store packer stood guard at the door.
He looked so brave, strong and astute
with his Markman’s Degree from Trump Institute.

We were all full of pride without any fear
Even the usher looked a little like Wayne LaPierre.
There were guns of every type as I recall.
Father came down the aisle to bless them all.
Just then, a thump came from outside the door
as the whole congregation fell to the floor.
Babies were crying, walkers flying, phones were ringing,
Choir was singing, panic springing.
Just then, the suspect swung open the door
as the Congregation all rose from the floor
shouting: “Hands up you lousy, left wing, commie, LGBT,
atheist, alien migrant bum!” . . . . . . . . . .
It was the Maintenance Man! He forgot his Hammer!

Now, at this point, I knew this was only a bad dream
when I remembered last night I had Fox News up on the screen.

Now, more than ready to awaken from this nightmare
and return to my church, to the people who care.

No more Right Wing, Paranoia for me!
I’m going back to Our Lady Star of the Sea!

Enough is enough! It is time to make
ALL the World, a Gun Free Zone.

May the Prince of Peace be our inspiration.

Catholic AGAINST GUNS!

Written by Gerard Ross

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Date: 12-20-2024

GERARD ROSS